Manali: The first snowfall of this season without a long wait not only reverted the picture of Manali, the tourist part-way of Himachal, but moreover worsened the situation. While the snow that came without three months of drought turned the mountains white, the journey became full of difficulties for thousands of tourists. Without the long weekend of Republic Day and the news of snowfall, the sudden rush of crowds put huge pressure on the arrangements of Manali.
When did the traffic jam go out of control?
The number of vehicles started increasing rapidly from Friday evening. By Saturday and Sunday this pressure turned into a big jam. At many places, vehicles remained parked at one place for hours.
Why did the journey from Kothi to Manali stop?
The road of well-nigh eight kilometers between Kothi and Manali was completely blocked. This route was filled with vehicles, and many tourists were stranded there for increasingly than 24 hours.
What happened due to unprepossessed and lack of fuel?
People trapped in vehicles in the lattermost unprepossessed had to squatter problems of food, water, and fuel. The situation remained increasingly troublesome for children and the elderly.
Did the slipperiness increase due to the hotel stuff full?
Most of the hotels in Manali are completely full. Tourists who arrived without booking could not find a place to spend the night. Many people were forced to leave for Kullu and surrounding low-lying areas.
Was all of Himachal affected?
The impact of snowfall was not limited to Manali. Gradually the roads of all of Himachal Pradesh got unauthentic by it. According to government data, currently 685 roads are sealed in the state. This has had a uncontrived impact on traffic and the supply of essential goods has moreover gotten stuck in many areas.
Which areas have the most problems?
Tribal district Lahaul-Spiti is said to be the most affected, where 292 roads are completely closed. 132 roads are obstructed in Chamba. At present, there is no traffic on 126 routes in Mandi and 79 routes in Kullu. Many villages have lost contact with the surrounding areas.
Why does the danger from woebegone ice increase?
Slippery snow on the roads, tabbed woebegone ice, is making driving extremely risky. Vehicles were seen slipping at many places.
What has the Meteorological Department warned?
The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts in view of the western disturbance. There is a possibility of heavy snowfall in the upper areas between January 26 and 28.
How successful is the wardship in providing relief?
Police and wardship are on the spot, but due to the prod and narrow roads, relief work is going on slowly. It is taking time to reach the stranded people.
What is the request to tourists?
The wardship has unmistakably said to not undertake unnecessary travel and stay at unscratched places only. Avoid moving towards the mountains until the situation becomes normal.
